The Berkshire County Building and Construction Trades Council, which represents 14 trade unions with 1,500 members, has unanimously endorsed Dan’s campaign for Mayor.

In addition, Laborer’s Local 473, which represents 600 working men and women, has also endorsed Dan.

Click here to read a full account of the endorsements.

Join Dan at a Town Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the GEAA on Crane Avenue as he unveils his Plan for Pittsfield.

Read his plan here

Friday, October 21 at 6:30 pm, join us at the Itam lodge on Waubeek Road for fresh-cooked polenta Prepared by Penny & Tom Angelini. $20 at the door. Call Campaign HQ at 413 212 7655 to RSVP.

Dan chats with supporters outside BCC's Robert Boland Theater a few minutes before the debate.

If you saw Pittsfield Community Television’s preliminary election debate on Monday night, then you already know the news: it was a good night for Dan, and for everyone who shares his ideals of more effective, more open government for all. The debate, which was cosponsored by the Pittsfield Gazette and hosted by Berkshire Community College, was the perfect forum for a free exchange of ideas. Here’s what Dan said afterward:

“I tried to communicate my faith in the strength and ability of our community. I believe I got that message across, and I think voters will respond well to being treated like grown-ups… I laid out my honest views on the issues – no equivocating and no dodging. Now this election is really in the hands of the voters.”

If you didn’t catch the debate, don’t worry: PCTV has posted it online. You can watch it by clicking on this link. After you’re done watching, tell your friends and neighbors about it too.

As always, we were incredibly grateful to our volunteers, who showed up ahead of time and stood out in the early-fall chill holding signs and telling folks about Dan. Their hard work is appreciated.

Dan Bianchi and his campaign supporters will attend the upcoming Third Thursday in downtown Pittsfield, September 15, 2011. Keep an eye out for them and say hello, whether you are an old friend, neighbor, or just plain curious to find out more about the race.